Raleigh, N.C. — Triangle businesses are rolling out sales and bargains to attract shoppers this weekend, usually one of the busiest shopping times of the year.

With rain and some snow in the forecast, shoppers who waited until the weekend before Christmas could get wet as they look for those last-minute gifts. Counties across central and northern North Carolina were expected to see the wintry mix into Saturday morning before things dry out by the afternoon, WRAL Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel said.